alleged

al·leged

adj \ə-ˈlejd, -ˈle-jəd\

Definition of ALLEGED

1

: asserted to be true or to exist <an alleged miracle>

2

: questionably true or of a specified kind : supposed, so-called <bought an alleged antique vase>

3

: accused but not proven or convicted <an alleged burglar>

— al·leg·ed·ly \-ˈle-jəd-lē\ adverb

Examples of ALLEGED

1. The alleged thief was arrested.
2. He denied the alleged conspiracy.

First Known Use of ALLEGED

15th century

Rhymes with ALLEGED

full-fledged, gilt-edged, hard-edged, rough-edged, unfledged